Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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